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Wii

Wii

94 3.4
A home game console that uses motion-sensing controllers
  • proper noun
  • /wiː/
translation icon : Wii
  • The game might be the strongest entry in the Wii library, after some of Nintendo's own in-house creations.
  • Wii console
  • Wii games
  • Nintendo Wii

What do we pay though for this second model Wii?

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Examples

  • Another key to the success of the Wii is its ease of use, says Brown.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Yeah, we're playing Wii Golf.

  • Because on the Wii, the bank shot never works.

  • I did attempt to play the Wii on my own at points.

    Blog text (2)
  • Then can we play on the Wii?

  • We played Ultimate Tennis on the Wii, it's the same thing.

  • I quit playing the Wii in a dedicated fashion shortly after Super Smash Bros.

    Blog text (2)
  • The Nintendo Wii has helped to bridge the generation gap. Annie Smith, Care Home Manager, Gowrie House

    Academic text (2009)
  • Another area where the Nintendo Wii has helped is in slowing the decline of cognitive impairment.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Can we try playing a new game on the Wii this weekend?

Synonyms

Nintendo
vsWii
  • Informal
2.8

A home video game machine you play on

is the specific model known for motion sensing controllers rather than any console

Surface Forms

Wii main

Etymology

Wii is a play on the English word we, chosen by Nintendo to show the console is for people playing 'together'. The doubled i gives a friendly feel of 'more than one', which fits the console's focus on group and family play.